Public Education
Education officials in NYC cheat homeless students out of trip to Disney World, take their own kidsEducation officials in New York have left homeless students out of elaborate “enrichment” trips while taking their own children and grandchildren instead. The shameful finding is just one… Read More
Public Education
Influx of migrant students a ‘godsend’ to NYC public schools, chancellor claimsAs New York City officials warn of the migrant crisis overwhelming public services, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks welcomes the increased student enrollment. “For some of the… Read More
Public Education
Massive spending in NYC school districts fails to improve student performanceNew York City taxpayers are paying up to $63,000 per student each year in some school districts – even as many of these children are failing state math and… Read More
Public Education
NYC parents furious about sudden plans for homeless shelter next to elementaryParents in New York City are livid after discovering a homeless shelter will soon occupy the building next door to their children’s elementary school. Families of… Read More
Public Education
Funding failure: New York City is giving more money to schools with declining enrollmentAs taxpayer spending on public education rises nationwide, New York City is singling out schools with fewer students for additional aid. NYC Mayor Eric Adams… Read More
Public Education
NYC’s proposed billion-dollar budget increase ignores dropping enrollment and taxpayer burdenWith federal pandemic relief funds set to expire, the New York City education establishment is scrambling to fill the gaps with billion-dollar increases to local and state aid. Read More
Public Education
‘Can’t touch me’: Teacher fired for excessive student contact gloats over new teaching jobA New York City teacher who was fired for excessive contact and inappropriate behavior with high school students is boasting about being hired to teach at another school. Read More
Public Education
NYC schools set to adopt new anti-hate crime curriculum in nod to DEINew York City (NYC) public schools will soon implement a new curriculum for grades 6 through 12 that purportedly centers on teaching students to stand up against hate crimes… Read More
Courts
‘Budgeting is an artform, not a science,’ claims NYC teachers’ union in suit against mayor, who wants a balanced budgetThe New York City teachers’ union is suing Mayor Eric Adams for budget cuts caused by the city’s immigration crisis. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) filed the… Read More
Public Education
New York mandate for smaller class sizes will cost taxpayers $2B a yearA new state law will force New York City to spend nearly $2 billion taxpayer funds annually on additional teaching positions. The bill, which was signed by Gov. Read More
Public Education
NYC mayor, Department of Ed announce new religious holidays, mindful breathing program for public schools, panned by criticsDuring New York City’s last week of school, five new religious school holidays were announced, as well as a mandatory daily “mindful breathing” program to begin next year. Read More
Public Education
After test scores show record decline for NYC students, Mayor Adams proposes $4 billion for school heaters in ‘unrealistic’ energy programThe mayor of America’s largest city announced a plan in late October to spend $4 billion to electrify school heating systems as part of an energy program critics… Read More